Canadian Wildfires Blanket Eastern U.S. with Smoke
Ask Students: Where has wildfire smoke from Canada degraded air quality in the United States? Who is impacted by high levels of air pollution?
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Ukraine Dam Breach Floods Major Area
Ask Students: Where was the recent Ukraine dam breach? What is the impact of flooding on residents of low-lying villages in the water’s path?
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Miles-Long Freight Trains Cause Problems for Communities Near Railroad Crossing
Ask Students: When did the issue of miles-long freight trains causing problems for communities near railroad crossings start to arise?
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Queerly Beloved: LGBTQ+ Books That Empower Students
Explore this list of LGBTQ+ books to help support middle and high school students and get ideas for creating welcoming environments at school.
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What’s Next After the Debt Limit Deal for Congress and the Presidential Race
Ask Students: Who will be negatively affected by the debt deal? What has President Biden gained from the passage of the debt deal?
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Native American Fashion Aims to Reclaim Its Culture with Authentic Designs
Ask Students: Why does it matter that Native American artists are able to sell their art now? Why is the number of Native clothing brands growing?
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Deal to Raise Debt Ceiling Passes in Congress
Ask Students: How does the debt ceiling limit how much money the federal government can spend? What are some of the ways this bill seeks to lower federal debt?
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How A Blend of Science and Art Is Improving Neurological Health
Ask Students: When did the concept of neuroarts emerge? How have neuroarts evolved over time? Why is the exploration of neuroarts important?
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Experiential Civic Learning for Democracy
By Wilfred Chirnos
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Former Texas GOP Congressman Calls for Gun Reform
Ask Students: What measures for gun control were mentioned? Why aren’t the majority of Republicans supportive? How can the victims’ families create change?
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